It’s that time of year again people. The time where we, the voracious and obsessive readers of LGBTQ romance, look back and reflect on what an amazing year of books it’s been. If you’re anything like us then you’re already compiling your 2019 “To Read” list, but first, let’s share some of our favourite books from the year just gone.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be posting our top reads of the year. Please feel free to tell us your own favourites, or simply comment on our choices.

One commenter from each of these posts will win a $5 store credit with Dreamspinner Press.

ANNIKA

Ravensong (Green Creek #2) by TJ Klune

What an incredible book! I could add so many adjectives of how wonderful this book was, but I’m a bit short on space, so I’ll refrain from that. Ravensong just hit all the right notes for me; I was in my happy place for every page.

Galaxies and Oceans by N.R. Walker

This book was everything I’ve come to love from a N.R. Walker story; slow-burn, great characters and a quiet but beautiful romance that touches every part of your heart.

No Regrets by Nicky James

I was terrified of picking this book up. I was sure I’d spend the whole story ugly crying and sobbing my  heart out. However, that was not the case. No Regrets was amazingly beautiful and it is a book that I’m highly recommending for everyone loving those bittersweet love stories with wonderful characters that you can’t help falling for.

 

Bad Behavior series by L.A. Witt & Cari Z.

I loved this series, it was intense! It was full speed  right from the start and never let up. I was at the edge of my seat for the entire series. Add in wonderfully flawed, genuine characters and this was a major hit for me.

 

Second Wind by Aimee Nicole Walker

I loved this book. It was a beautifully written love story about two men destined to be together. It might take some time to get there, and a few heartbreaks along the way, but in the end it was all worth it.

 

Angel and Firebird by Nell Iris

For such a short book it sure packed a punch! Anyone looking for a good cry and an angsty short story, this is the book for you. And even if you are only looking for a story about that one great love, the love that spans and overcome any distance and obstacle this is the book you want.

 

Whisper by Tal Bauer

No one writes political thrillers as Tal Bauer. This was a massive read, but it was a great one. His books are intense and incredibly detailed. His words truly send you off to war, fighting, scrambling and doing your best to survive.

 

Sanctuary Found (Pelican Bay #2) by Sloane Kennedy

I loved this book (too). The characters, the plot, it was all just great. My only problem is that I want more. There was a little bit of angst in some places, but mostly this was a book of second chances and starting over. It was sweet, but not sugary. It was a perfect book to listening to while sitting out in the sun.

Kill Game by Cordelia Kingsbridge

This is definitely my kind of book. I just might lose what’s left of my sanity waiting for the rest of the series to be released into audio! The book was that good. The suspense, the twists and turns. The mystery of it all. The thrill of the hunt. The flawed, real characters, the slow build of a relationship. Please just give me more! I’m waiting impatiently. Just give more and now!

Sin and Tonic (Sinners #6) by Rhys Ford

It’s the end of a wonderful series. Bittersweet yet a book I’d waited for, for so long. It was great to finally have answers, but saying goodbye to some of my favourite characters wasn’t easy.